What a time...I am in a state of huh? and yes!!..wierd but thats how one feels. Aquiring models is not an easy thing..its like catching pokemon or something! u have to really battle with them before you can get them..into your little poke balls.lol Some of them have photos which are not recent so when I see them they may have new tattoos, one side of their hair shaved off! its all very emotional! to models: update the profile pic..then it jst makes life easier for you and for the designer..deception is not cool.

I have a really cool MJ section to the shoot which I am excited about gotta choreograph the the well known stances..models have their work cut out!lol
just making final dicisions with this really cool and unusual photography. Some dude said my jewellery was wierd and the antonym of weird is normal..pff..who is normal! I think people attain to be normal..and some people get straight As. Well that will be all for now..just bought me some new long nosed pliers..yeah.fun!


RIP M.J me love yuh like sunday dinner.. :) musical genius...

JUST DO IT.

Today I have been designing and creating and things are looking beautiful. I really cannot wait for my photoshoot I am planning as much as I can so that all risk are minimized..but one thing I can say...*emotional moment* is that doing it by yourself can be draining. I am a very independant person and probably a bit too self sufficient but at times alot of this can get ontop...I am working full time as well. trying to get all my designs together and looking EXCELLENT before the 30 OCTOBER. I have made some Micheal Jackson inspired styles..look great but I feel that my brain is doing over time and I cant stop it! I wish there was a way to filofax your brain.lol this was just an emotional rant but I am definitely going to need helpers to help me out..cos to get this done well and finished by end of october and still be sane I need a little help from my good friends and family. so im gonna JUST.DO.IT

I have a new logo and a new look :) I think ZEKE needed one. Over last 2 months I have engaged with many interesting people and opportunities however...I did have heightened expectation for ZEKE so very soon. The 'this is it!' moment..and then it doesnt fall through. meh..whatever. I redrafting my designs and as I continue to design I realised how more refined they are getting. I mentioned doing a project that creates a combination of crochet africianprint inspiration. This idea..i researched and designed and have come up with something really cool..particulary for the dudes. I never saw that coming at all! I am really excited about but whilst doing that I end getting idea from other random places also!! so I give myself even more
work to do.The image above is called 'Banana bunches'. I am in the making of designing the necklace and bracelet. The thing I like about this design is that because it is made out of paper the weight on the earlobe is not uncomfortable...This has given me more ideas...!! being a creative minded individual isnt always easy. seriously my room is like covered with light bulb moments and inspirations. Designing may be a little bit more of a strain as I am back into full time work as an architectural assistant(love my job) and so...the evenings are emotional. Today 'banana bunch' MAY put my earring through for a page in the pride magazine...they are going for a tribal look so..i think 'banana bunch' may be adequate for the job. fingers crossed.
CALLING ALL STYLIST: if you like my stuff contact me...I dont bite.. :) well thats all for now.
I hope to message back with good news.

Quick update..I am working towards my second show which is where I want to showcase my new collection. I have on the other hand designed other stuff inbetween (cos I am a geek like that!) They were quick to do..so why not?

I have to finish this comeptition today and then I am going to have a well deserved rest...tired!

I made this one for my holiday to portugal..but then I didnt end up wearing it...maybe another time!
This design is my actually first small earring..mmm..about 9mm long and 5mm wide.. :)

Yea for me!

I have others but havent taken any photos..but I will do them in due course.

So I have made these quick mock ups- which I wore out and I think they are too cool. Modifications will be made..

Im soo excited! The more designs that get out of my head..more takes it place!..its not easy!

Ahh back to reality....Thats EXACTLY what I needed!
Portugal is a nice place but I dont think I will be going back there again. I got a few inspirations but I will have to save those for later on this year. I have sooo much to do its serious!
Here are some interesting findings which got my noggin ticking:













Back to zeke...
I think I am in that moment where everything is a bit tumbleweedy.. transition stages are so nerve wracking!
But I just have to stay focused and keep on visualizing the end goal. I had a lovely holiday which made me for a moment stop worrying about what next. So that was sooo good!
Tomorrow evening I am going to buy some materials for my new collection and finish off my sketches for my photoshoot... what I am imagining I am not sure i can convey on paper..but I will try!

NEXT COLLECTION...

AZTEC.AFRICAN.CROCHET.

I have been doing research and sketches on these three styles and I cant wait to make them! Fun!
I have no idea how I merged these concepts together but I find all the historical and design ideas for these styles so interesting.. maybe I should put up a brief history about each...dunno we will see.




Whilst researching I stumbled on this ole thing..

Remember this?

"The breakthrough was made by Sir Magnus Larchwood in south-west Africa. In 1923 he discovered a species called the moquette (a relation of the meerkat) that had checked fur in a variety of striking colours, notably orange, purple, blue and brown. A trade in the moquette was set up and Tubes were furbished with their hides. "

I dont know if I agree with this statement,firstly as there is no such thing as a Moquette animal. I personally believe it was inspired by the African cloth...do you think?

BUT
I'd better get cracking with my crochet stuff..zeke is doing it granny style